Call for abstracts: The World in Union (New Zealand) Conference 2017

The World in Union (New Zealand) 2017 Conference aims to celebrate the development of Rugby Union on a global scale and also tackle some of the big issues the sport is currently facing. “Kick-off” for this exciting event will take place on Wednesday 28 June 2017 at The New Zealand Rugby Museum, Palmerston North, the home of New Zealand rugby heritage and culture where a collection of some of the world's rarest rugby artefacts can be found.

Academics, practitioners and educators with expertise in the field of rugby union are warmly invited to submit 300 word abstracts on (but not limited to) the following rugby related themes: History, Social issues, Nationalism, Culture and Identity, Sport Development, Branding, Media and broadcasting, Coaching, Volunteers, Event Management, Governance, Performance-enhancement, Sport nutrition, Strength & Conditioning, Education, Social media, Sponsorship

Abstracts will be accepted from Monday 5 September, 2016 through until Friday 11 November, 2016.

Selected full papers will be considered for publication in a special issue of the Journal of Global Sport Management or Journal of Sport History. Further information on these special editions including full paper submission guidelines will be released in due course.

Visit the Massey University website to submit an abstract.

Visit the World in Union Conference website for more information.